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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:30:15 am EDT

 

Very low relative humidity values this weekend has led to higher than usual fire danger for the region. Know your limits! Know your local area regulations, and any fire bans. Be mindful! You can prevent a fire and keep our region beautiful.
Elevated fire weather concerns in place again Sunday and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in by Wednesday with increasing chances for rain and storms.
Elevated fire weather concerns in place again Sunday and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in by Wednesday with increasing chances for rain and storms.
Elevated fire weather concerns in place again Sunday and across all areas. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend expected through the first half of the week. An unsettled pattern moves in by Wednesday with increasing chances for rain and storms.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA01:55Clear10411432ENE 1034 [WC]30.45
Andrews-Murphy NC01:55Clear10372664CALM-30.47
Chattanooga TN01:53Clear10413167CALM-30.42
Crossville TN01:53Clear10441834ESE 3-30.39
Dalton GA02:15Clear10452851SSW 3-30.43
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)01:53Clear10402759CALM-30.40
Middlesboro KY02:15Clear10332673CALM-30.45
Monroe Cnty TN02:15Clear10352669CALM-30.41
Morristown TN02:15Clear10421735CALM-30.41
Oak Ridge TN01:53Clear10392966CALM-30.43
Tazewell Cnty VA02:15Clear10391130SE 535 [WC]30.43
Tri-Cities TN01:53Clear10332366CALM-30.44
Wise VA02:15Clear10411230SSE 1034 [WC]30.41
Greeneville, TN02:15Clear10422141CALM-30.41


Local Weather History For March 29th...
Tornado hit Hamilton and Bradley County in 1997. $48 million damage,
94 hurt, second one hit Polk County.

 

 

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